Developing a five-year career plan can significantly reduce stress, boost perceived employability, and deepen your connection to your professional purpose. To create an intentional career plan, begin with self-reflection, gather feedback, map out your plan, and iterate on it quarterly to adapt to new developments. […]
Managers, it’s easy to put all your focus on the importance of your people being lifelong learners. And they should be. But you, too, need to make continuous learning one of your core competencies. And that includes learning about your people. What really matters to […]
Like many people over the past few years, you may be considering a change in role, organization, industry, or other situation right now. And while options aren’t as plentiful as they once were, and there is no one right time to make a change, the […]
Have you ever wondered how people get to leadership roles, especially those who don’t look like anyone who has come before them? In this conversation on the Read with Jenna podcast with host Jenna Bush Hager, Ruth Simmons, former president of Prairie View A&M […]
When was the last time you gave someone critical feedback? Do you think you gave it fairly and equitably? Chances are, if you were giving feedback to a woman, you may have “softened” your message. In this piece in the Harvard Business Review, authors […]
Whether you’re a manager or an individual contributor in your work role, we all need to be practicing reflection and learning from our experiences. In this Wednesday Webinar, we provide critical tools and strategies for incorporating reflection into your personal and professional development, share research on why […]
Is there really a big difference between networking and relationship-building? In our LEARN Step 4 micro webinar, we explore the intentions behind networking versus relationship-building and the value that each one brings. Consider how to establish meaningful connections to help you reflect on what […]
It’s a common scenario: You’re ready to move up into a managerial role, but you’ve been told that you’re not qualified because you lack management experience. But how do you gain that experience until you get to manage? Moving from individual contributor to people manager […]
Whether you currently love your job role or are looking to make a big change, these 10 questions are important for everyone to ask themselves on an annual basis. “Reflecting on your career and professional development is essential for personal development and fulfilment. These […]
Written by Nina Banks (’23, MSM ’25), Former Fellow in the Office of Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University As I approach the end of my first year after graduation and my first year as a full-time professional, I’m reflecting on the personal […]